Abby Cote

South Carolina, Spartanburg

Digital Editor at Quilting Daily

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Fine Homebuilding

5 days ago | finehomebuilding.com | Abby Cote

In episode 684 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, longtime listener Adam writes in with several questions about a 1907 Colonial Revival home he’s working on. First, he wants to know if the podcast crew can recommend a porch flooring material that’s more durable than fir but still appears historic. Next, he asks if it’s possible to repair box gutters without totally relining them. And finally, Adam wants to know if the team has any recommendations for a railing on a widow’s walk.
Fine Homebuilding

6 days ago | finehomebuilding.com | Abby Cote

Jack Bassett, one half of Hammer and Bell Design-Build, shares an easy, repeatable method for cutting curved head casings. Drawing on lessons from years of hands-on experience and mentors, he breaks down a seemingly complex task into clear, manageable steps. The approach reflects a core belief: Good work doesn’t require fancy tools—just a sharp eye and a steady hand. Clear and SimpleThe way that I was brought up in the trades was extremely simple.
Fine Homebuilding

1 week ago | finehomebuilding.com | Abby Cote

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so we’ve pulled together some of our favorite tools and gear that are perfect for the moms who love to build, fix, design, and create. From whole-house renovations to fixing a wobbly table and everything in between, these gifts will help the women in your life accomplish anything they set their mind to. Durable Work BootsKeen Utility Dover Boots • Weight: 720 g (per boot) • LeatherThe Keen Utility Dover boots are made specifically for tradeswomen.
Fine Homebuilding

1 week ago | finehomebuilding.com | Abby Cote

In this time of weather extremes and power disruptions, it’s important to learn from the past as we think about the future. Many of us live in houses that were designed to be comfortable year-round — owing to the height of the ceilings, the thickness of the walls, and the size of the windows. With volatile weather expected, we and our houses must continue to adapt.
Fine Homebuilding

1 week ago | finehomebuilding.com | Abby Cote

Applying continuous insulation, such as rigid foam, along the exterior of a building can prevent thermal bridging and improve energy efficiency. However, running rigid foam in an unbroken fashion can be challenging across transitions, such as foundation to walls and walls to roof. Several methods exist to address these challenges, but a recent innovation stands out for its relatively low cost and overall practicality.
Fine Homebuilding

1 week ago | finehomebuilding.com | Abby Cote

In episode 683 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, Erik from central Wisconsin writes in in with two questions about his plans to build a slab-on-grade barndominum-style home with an attached shop. First, he wonders if it’s possible to use the same 6-in. slab for both radiant heating and cooling with an air-to-water heat pump. Second, he asks for guidance on radon mitigation in a tight, slab-on-grade home with continuous insulation. The FHB crew offers their expertise.
Fine Homebuilding

1 week ago | finehomebuilding.com | Abby Cote

Investing in a high-quality drywall sander with dust-extraction capabilities can boost productivity, enhance client satisfaction, and improve overall results. With that in mind, Noah Kanter, owner of Nth Degree Painting, compares three drywall sanders, testing their aggressive material removal and fine finish sanding. These sanders range in price from $500 to $2200, and every option offers its own unique benefits. Here’s the TranscriptHi, I’m Noah Kanter.
Fine Homebuilding

2 weeks ago | finehomebuilding.com | Abby Cote

In episode 682 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast, long-time listener Nick writes in for advice on his idea for a single-story home with a conditioned attic and a conditioned crawlspace in climate zone 4. He writes “I have this idea that I could skip running ducting to every room if my air handler was in the attic and was ducted to the crawlspace. “I would put registers in the floor and utilize the dampers on them to control how much flow goes into each room.
Modern Mountain Farmhouse

2 weeks ago | finehomebuilding.com | Abby Cote

Capturing the dynamic views of its surroundings was central to the siting and design of this refined farmhouse-style home nestled on 2.3 wooded acres at the end of a quiet road in northern New England. The living room’s picture window frames Mount Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak, to the west; a classic pond-dotted landscape stretches to the south; and private woods create a serene backdrop to the north.
Fine Homebuilding

2 weeks ago | finehomebuilding.com | Abby Cote

To complement the modest bungalow-style homes of this semi-historical neighborhood, this two-story house with a bonus third level was designed to blend in with the scale and character of its surroundings while incorporating a modern aesthetic that maximizes livable space for a family of five. The design and permitting process revolved around preserving four large trees on the lot, three of which are protected.